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We are in Agreement

Published on Thursday, January 22 2015 10:14

Dear Citizens of Lyons,Many of the readers of this newspaper, Lyons – Open Discussion and Town Board meeting attendees will likely know that we, Mark Browning and Peter Baumgartner, frequently hold differing opinions. However, on the need for affordable housing we are in agreement.

A Lyons Business Benefit

Published on Thursday, January 15 2015 13:16

By Christy CrosserYou are passionate about your business, and we are passionate about helping you sustain and grow your company. This message is from LEGG, the Lyons Economic Gardening Group. LEGG is a committee of the Lyons Area Chamber of Commerce, and a benefit for Lyons area businesses. Not a chamber member? Not a problem. Contact LACC for a special membership offer for area businesses interested in LEGG (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.; 303-823-5215).

BoCo Officials Sworn In

Published on Thursday, January 15 2015 13:10

Several newly elected and re-elected officials were sworn into service to Boulder County Government Tuesday, January 13, as part of the county’s annual Reorganization meeting held in the Commissioners’ Hearing Room of the Boulder County Courthouse.

A Fond Farewell

Published on Thursday, January 15 2015 12:59

The Lyons Community Foundation (LCF) says goodbye to board member and long-time volunteer Alison Jennings. Alison served on the LCF board for the past three years and was the foundation’s vice-chair for the past year. In her time serving the foundation, Alison has made many important contributions to the growth and development of the local non-profit, most notably as the chair of the LCF Annual Awards Gala over the last six years.

There Will Be One Difference

Published on Thursday, January 15 2015 12:46

Dear Editor,Let me get this straight! By voting down recreational pot stores in Lyons we still get one on our border that is probably most identifiable as a Lyons Pot Store with none of the revenue from that store. I am told that one of the stores in our city limits nets around $400 a day in revenue. I would like to know the total revenue

About Town - January 15, 2015

Published on Thursday, January 15 2015 11:37

In the interest of full disclosure, let it be known that the author of this column is an elected official. Her opinions are hers alone, and do not necessarily reflect those of the entire Board of Trustees.

Another week gone by, and it has been pretty cold and icy. Folks need to wear cleats to save them from falling. Also during these cold snaps, it’s a good idea to leave your water dripping to help prevent the pipes from freezing.

Tough Road To Home

Published on Thursday, January 15 2015 11:30

The Lady Lions (2-6) have played six of their last eight games on the road against bigger and more experienced squads. It is unclear whether the tough road schedule will have a negative or positive consequence as the Lion’s move into the league portion of their season this week. The Lady Lion’s have done a great job of keeping the games close and at times

Seniors Lead Hoopsters Into League Play

Published on Thursday, January 15 2015 11:21

By Kari Basey

The Lyons High School varsity boys’ basketball team has completed preseason competition with a 4 and 4 record. The team, under the guidance of head coach Andrew Smith, has victories over Clear Creek (twice), Front Range Christian and Valley. The win over Valley, a strong 3-A team, is the highlight of the season thus far, and bodes well for the upcoming

Negative Impacts

Published on Thursday, January 08 2015 14:49

To the community of Lyons,

We are aware that the mission statement for the Lyons Park and Recreation Department is as follows: “The Lyons Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Events strives to develop and enhance recreational and cultural opportunities for its residents and visitors, while improving and preserving